# Where to Watch The Apothecary Diaries Season 2

**The Apothecary Diaries Season 2 streams on Crunchyroll and Netflix, subbed and dubbed. Maomao's blend of pharmacology and detective work returns in top form, deepening the palace intrigue and the slow-burn chemistry with the enigmatic Jinshi.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/G3KHEVDJ7/the-apothecary-diaries)
- [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/81712068)

Crunchyroll and Netflix both stream the season with subtitles and a dub; the two present the same episodes, so either subscription works.

## Synopsis

A poison-obsessed apothecary sold into service at the imperial court, Maomao keeps solving the quiet crises and hidden schemes that swirl behind the palace walls, usually while pretending to be far less clever than she is. This season widens her world beyond the rear palace, drawing in a visiting merchant caravan whose too-convenient coincidences set her curiosity alight. As fresh dangers press in from outside and within, she leans on her encyclopedic knowledge of medicine and poison to protect the consorts — all while dancing around the growing, unspoken tension between her and Jinshi.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 24
- **Premiered:** 2025
- **Studio:** olm, inc., toho animation studio co., ltd.
- **Score:** 8.8

## Watch Order

This is the second season and continues directly from the first — begin there to follow Maomao's arrival at court and the mysteries that established her reputation.

- [Kusuriya no Hitorigoto](https://hozuna.com/anime/the-apothecary-diaries) — prequel
- Maomao no Hitorigoto 2nd Season — side\_story
- Kusuriya no Hitorigoto 3rd Season — sequel

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## FAQ

### Where can I watch The Apothecary Diaries Season 2?

Stream it on Crunchyroll and Netflix, both with subtitles and an English dub.

### How many episodes are in Season 2?

The second season runs 24 episodes.

### Do I need to watch Season 1?

Yes — Season 1 introduces Maomao, the court, and the key relationships this season develops.